FranceIn July 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it had paid nearly $3 million in compensation to victims of the 'Havana Syndrome,' a mysterious condition affecting American and Canadian diplomats stationed in Cuba since 2016. The syndrome caused symptoms such as migraines, dizziness, nausea, and visual disturbances. These health incidents were later reported in other countries including China, Germany, Australia, Russia, Austria, and even Washington, D.C. Initially, some U.S. officials downplayed the symptoms as stress-related, while others speculated about possible attacks by foreign adversaries like Russia. In January 2025, a joint assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies deemed it 'very unlikely' that a foreign adversary was responsible. However, an investigation published by Russian independent outlet The Insider, German magazine Der Spiegel, and U.S. network CBS suggested that diplomats might have been targeted by a sonic weapon developed by Russia. Moscow dismissed these claims as baseless. In 2017, the U.S. evacuated non-essential staff from its recently reopened embassy in Havana and expelled Cuban diplomats amid suspicions of electronic warfare.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives—U.S. government actions and the investigations into potential foreign involvement—without overtly favoring one side. It includes quotes from the U.S. Department of Defense, mentions the bipartisan HAVANA Act, and references multiple sources including U.S. and外媒
